Video footage from Grattan!

Hornswoggler · #1 06-13-2008, 03:09 PM

Got some video from my trip there this past weekend. Did Time Trials with NASA (TTC) and placed 2nd out of 6 cars. Best lap was a 1:32.863. Vehicle is 1997 BMW M3 and this was my first time at Grattan.

Challenging course! I'm sure to find some more time next trip.

http://www.vimeo.com/1158734

My traqmate data is available on their Share and Compare website (under Michigan).

kbrew8991 · #2 06-13-2008, 03:16 PM

sweet!! how far off 1st? (and who was it?

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Hornswoggler · #3 06-13-2008, 03:51 PM

I was 0.7 seconds off first (David Proudfoot in TTC S2000).

Taking the jump from HPDE to Time Trials, I am finding the 'new track learning curve' needs a much more accelerated pace! Could have used my laptop that weekend for more data analysis... atleast I have the data to put a plan in place for next trip.

Even with the data, Grattan has so much 'character' (i.e. elevation, bumps, patches) that you can't think of it in 2D terms.

I am currently tied for first in NASA Midwest TTC points. Second half of the season is at my strongest tracks (Autobahn CC because I know that track very well, and Road America should play into my horsepower advantage (relative to the Stook)).

kbrew8991 · #4 06-13-2008, 03:56 PM

sweet!! might catch you at Nationals then eh?

- Ken, who did unexpectedly well in his rookie season @ Nats

Hornswoggler · #5 06-13-2008, 04:07 PM

hah! I am not quite nationals good.

Still getting beat by TTD cars, lol!

kbrew8991 · #6 06-13-2008, 04:08 PM

C and D were pretty close to on top of each other last year though...

something to think about, even if you look at it as $499 for 3 days at Mid-O

edit - watching your video it looks like there could be speed gained by tracking allll the way out, might be leaving about a foot or two it seems, though it could be the lens too. My motto - 2 wheels off isn't 4 off

Hornswoggler · #7 06-13-2008, 04:15 PM

There were a few places on track of marbles and dirt, etc. right where the car would naturally go. If you watch around 9:00 into the vid, you see me get a little loose on the marbles, lol. I agree there are some driving line tweaking opportunities.. but not as 2-dimensional as it might appear.

Some corner exits were off-camber. No doubt some time there... but I may have been too chicken.

kbrew8991 · #8 06-13-2008, 04:49 PM

what you feel in-car should trump what some jackass says on the 'net after viewing a video only, esp if they've never driven there

jstecher · #9 06-15-2008, 10:49 PM

Damn man awesome video. I know from watching Conan's in the Lotus last year to watching this the damn track is just insane. I can't believe how every turn there is just chaos.

Hornswoggler · #10 11-22-2008, 11:53 AM

Vimeo deleted my account today because I also had a videogame movie. Will edit my OP once I find a new host...